If Germany were a person, she would always be a bit cold.
Always reserved, polite but clear with her boundaries.
She would be beautiful off course, and I won't go on to
describe her because everyone's idea of beauty differs, but she would catch
your eye.
If Germany were a person she would be good with her hands,
good with mechanical work.
She would be practical, so much so that her romantic aspects
are often overlooked.
Germany would get things done, she would be a leader.
She would work out and stay fit and stay strong.
But once you got to know Germany, you would realize she is
not as different from you as you thought, that the common aspects of humanity
link the both of you.
Sometimes Germany would show a bit more affection, and her
kisses would be sweet, would brush you like a cool breeze on a hot day.
If Germany were a person, if neat, organized, beautiful
Germany were a person, she would have had a past. She would, if she felt secure
enough, show you her scars and let you know that the wounds heal slowly, and
that some marks are permanent.
But she would also show you that people are not remembered
by their scars.
I do not know how Germany would treat a tourist, but she
stretched her arm out to me, and as her fingertips met mine, whispered in my
ear, 'Let me show you the true meaning of wanderlust.'
